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AUGI CON24 – It Was Amazing!

Such a great time over the 2 days for the inaugural AUGI CON24 event. Thank you to the 1000+ registered attendees from over 40 countries that attended, presenters, panelists, and AUGI board. User helping Users Community and all volunteers. The... Read more →

AEC Industry Panel at AUGI CON24

I’m leading a panel on AEC Industry Software at AUGI CON 2024 on the 2nd day. This 90-minute panel is not aimed at marketing or sales pitches, nor will it be a debate. Instead, it is designed to be an informative and engaging 90-minute discussion that highlights various perspectives and experiences from industry experts and software developers. Our goal is to provide our live audience, primarily AEC software users, with valuable insights into the evolution of AEC software, its current challenges, innovative solutions, and a look into what the future holds.To ensure the session is as enriching and informative as possible, we are assembling a group of panelists (AEC Software, AEC Startups, and AEC Industry Experts) who can contribute unique viewpoints on these topics. Read more →

Exploring the World of Digital Twins in AEC and Manufacturing

Dive into the transformative power of Digital Twins beyond 3D models in the AEC and Manufacturing industries. Discover their real-world applications, future potential, and how they're shaping a smarter, more interconnected world. Read more →

Understanding and Planning Customer Journeys & Digital Transformations

Explore the intersection of customer journeys and digital transformation in the AEC and manufacturing sectors. This blog post digs into how technologists, CAD, and BIM designers can enhance customer experiences and streamline processes through innovative digital strategies. Learn about integrating advanced technologies, customer-centric design, and the latest trends in CAD/BIM for improved project outcomes. Perfect for professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing looking to stay ahead in a digitally evolving landscape. Read more →

Dive into XR: Shaping the Future of Building and Design

What is Extended Reality (XR)? The advent of XR has been very helpful for many industries, including Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and also Manufacturing. XR technology is revolutionizing the way we design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure, facilitating better communication, enhancing collaboration, inspection, and increasing overall productivity and efficiency. Read more →

Digital Twins in the AEC Industry: A Game Changer!

Are you as excited about the latest tech trends as I am? One trend in the digital transformation of industries that's got me on the edge of my seat is Digital Twins. These virtual replicas can transform the way we work in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) world and the data we use to inform decisions and drive design. Let's dive in! Read more →

How Might AI Impact the AEC industry and Construction

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is one of the most rapidly evolving industries of the 21st century, and to me, it is feeling like the speed is accelerating. With the introduction of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the industry is... Read more →

Testfit.io - A Building Design Automation Startup

In the world of architecture and real estate development, the preliminary development and design process can be time-consuming, and costly. However, with the emergence of startups like Testfit.io, the game is changing. Read more →

Snaptrude – Innovating the Architectural Design Process

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is no stranger to innovation, and disruption. We have seen new technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), and 3D printing that have transformed the way we design and build. Now, Snaptrude, a relatively new AEC startup aims to further revolutionize the industry with its architectural design platform harnessing the power of intelligent automation and real-time visualization on the cloud. Read more →

AEC Design Software Trends

The AEC Trend Nostradamus.. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) design software and technology market has been rapidly evolving over the past two decades, with numerous trends shaping or morphing the industry. Here are some of the most significant trends... Read more →

Swipe Right – For the Autodesk Construction Cloud Relationships API

Learn how the Relationships API runs as a shared API component under the hood Read more →

AEC Cloud Information Model API Beta

”Autodesk Platform Services – the platform formerly known as Forge – has a brand new service that’s soon going into beta: the AEC Cloud Information Model API. This API will allow you to access design parameters in Revit models hosted... Read more →

Autodesk’s Digital Builder Insider

With rising pressure to deliver projects on time and on budget, construction firms are looking for new ways to achieve certainty. Enter the promise of Industrialized Construction (IC). Approaching construction from a manufacturing mindset is not only smarter; it’s imperative to meet the demands of a growing global population. Read more →

Fusion 360 for Personal Use – Still FREE

If you meet the requirements as a non-commercial hobbyist, you can get the free Fusion 360 for personal use license. Read more →

New Autodesk Community Voices Authors

We added 8 New Autodesk Community Voices Blog authors last week, check out the blog, subscribe, tell others, and bookmark it. Read more →

Health Check for Autodesk Cloud – What's Up?

You can check health the status of Autodesk Cloud Services such as BIM 360, InfraWorks, FormIt, Fusion 360, AutoCAD Web, and a few others quickly by going to https://health.autodesk.com/. Read more →

Putting The Wild in Forge APIs

Learn how The Wild put the Forge APIs to work, creating immersive, data-rich, AR/VR collaboration environments that AEC teams can access with a single click. Read more →

Autodesk Forge Digital Twin Example Using Data Visualization API

The Forge team has provided a reference architecture example of a digital twin application using the Forge platform data visualization APIs, complete with some documentation and code samples. | The live web browser based reference architecture will demonstrate the type... Read more →

2022 Autodesk Design & Manufacturing Showreel

Autodesk Design & Manufacturing customers push the boundaries of change and transform industry processes and procedures in exciting and inspiring ways. Our annual Product Design & Manufacturing showcase highlights their incredible work: https://autode.sk/3L80KOJ . Read more →

BIM 360/ACC Model Properties API

Autodesk has announced the availability of the BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud Model Properties API on the powerful Forge platform. This is a very powerful tool and capability that could be used in your custom applications built on Forge. “This tool... Read more →

Steelcase Chair Assembly Instructions Powered by Autodesk Forge

Pretty nice implementation example of a browser using the Autodesk Forge platform to present interactive chair assembly instructions. “Powered by Forge, these interactive furniture assembly instructions from Steelcase allow customers to rotate views and step through the assembly process at... Read more →

Autodesk Open-Sources Web-Based USD Viewing

My Autodesk colleague, and friend, Kean Walmsley wrote a great post explaining how Autodesk open-sourced our USD web-based viewer implementation and some details on it. Read more →

Autodesk Open Source

Autodesk Open Source provides the global community of innovators an opportunity to learn, contribute and grow. Visit our Open Source site and see how you can get involved in our latest projects: opensource.autodesk.com Read more →

100 Plus Autodesk Apps

A fun and funny video created by Tech3D walking through most of our Autodesk applications, but not all. Fitting video walkthrough commentary since in just over a week, on January 30th, 2022, it is Autodesk's 40th birthday/anniversary. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF7zEkelSRiHB1rOnspaBgQ “Autodesk have... Read more →

Digital Twin is So Much More Than Just a 3D Model

A digital twin is not just a 3D model representation of something in the real world. A digital twin can contain more information than even a BIM model and can include contextual IOT sensor data, simulation data, real-world performance data,... Read more →